Real stories

 For more patient stories, visit the Anthony Nolan blog.

Isolation

Stem cell transplant recipients talk about their time in hospital isolation directly after transplant, and offer their tips on how to cope.

• Read about dealing with your time in protective isolation in hospital.

GvHD

Stem cell transplant recipients share their stories about living with and managing acute GvHD.

• Read more about GvHD and how to deal with it.

Fatigue & exercise

In this video, stem cell transplant recipients offer tips and support on managing fatigue and getting back into exercise.

• Read our advice on keeping active after a stem cell transplant.

Diet

In this video, stem cell transplant recipients talk about the impact of transplant on their diet, changes in tastes and tips on keeping up your appetite.

• Read our advice on eating and drinking after a stem cell transplant.

Emotional wellbeing

Stem cell transplant recipients discuss the impact of transplant on their mental health and emotional wellbeing.

• Find out more about taking care of your mental health after your transplant.

Work & finance

In this video transplant recipients talk about the impact of transplant on their work and finances, how they coped and what helped them.

• Find support to help manage your finances.
• Read our advice on returning to work.

After

These photos and videos were made as part of ‘After’, an inspirational photography exhibition that took place at the Menier Gallery in London as part of our 40th anniversary celebrations and Blood Cancer Awareness Month.

‘I’ve been given this gift of life, this second chance. I don’t intend to waste it.' Read Beth's story	‘Since my transplant, I feel that life is definitely for living.' Read Harun's story
'Now, life is as normal as it could be.’ Read Mark's story	‘Since having my transplant, I’ve spoken to many people about Anthony Nolan.' Read Paul's story
‘Once I started feeling better, I thought about all the things I wanted to do.' Read Renate's story	‘I’m feeling good. I can almost say that each week, I feel a little better.' Read Jim's story
'You’re desperately hoping that there is someone out there willing to help you.' Read Johnny's story	'I thank God every day that I am here, and that I fought and fought to have these children.’ Read Fran's story
'I’ve won my war and I have the scars to prove it.’ Read Alexandra's story	‘Tai chi has definitely been a mainstay for me.' Read Lee's story

Watch our video for more people's experiences after their stem cell transplant:

There are further videos on the Anthony Nolan YouTube channel.

Information published: 04/01/19
Next review due: 04/01/21 - review in progress